Macbook Air overheating on Windows 10 bootcamp. Fan Does not work.

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Macbook Air overheating on Windows 10 bootcamp. Fan Does not work.

Hello. I've 2015 model MacBook Air. My problem is my MacBook overheats on Windows also in MacOS too. I have tried to install an app which allows to control my fan settings manually. I can use this on MacOS but not in the Windows because of different OSs'.

My MacBook does not start exhausting stays 1000to1200 RPM's until CPU/GPU gets 95 degree or above but not fully works It goes maximum 3000rpm not even 6500rpms when gets 110 degree.. It is strange because this is unacceptable. What APPLE wants to do? It makes overheat. And my laptop gonna die soon. I want to change the settings without any app. Like Can I go into bios of MacBook? Because MacBook's components does not support by windows so I have to go into bios and change it to normal temperature values when fan has to start etc.

Is there anyone can help me about this situation? Thanks.

MacBook Air 13", macOS 10.15

Posted on Feb 15, 2020 2:23 PM

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Answer 1

kaz-k

Level 9

51,834 points

Feb 15, 2020 3:47 PM in response to Community User

Hi,

Resetting SMC could solve the issue.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201295

If it doesn't help, you'd better make Genius Bar reservation or take your MacBook Air to Apple Authorized Service Provider to be examined your MacBook Air.

https://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/

https://locate.apple.com

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Answer 2

K Shaffer

Level 8

36,196 points

Feb 15, 2020 3:54 PM in response to Community User

Not sure if this available still from the 'Macs Fan Control' site, as Bootcamp version for Windows.

My macs have Mac OS X - with no Windows partitions.

"macOS and Windows (Boot Camp) versions available" ~ shows downloads for both (just checked)

https://www.crystalidea.com/macs-fan-control/download

Background -- in addition to crystalidea main page, blue-linked in first line.

• How to Monitor and Control Your Mac's Fans | how to geek

https://www.howtogeek.com/313517/how-to-monitor-and-control-your-macs-fans/

Contact maker if you have issues; as they suggest.

PS: noted reply after this posted; good ideas on macOS

Also: "see how apps affect Mac performance, battery runtime, temperatures, and fan activity" - Apple Support

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Answer 3

Feb 15, 2020 8:27 PM in response to Community User

You should not need any apps to control the temperature of your laptop.

If the SMC reset suggested by @kaz-k does not help, then run the Apple Diagnostics. If no issues are found, then check for software issues by running EtreCheck and posting the report here using the "Additional Text" icon which looks like a piece of paper.

If the diagnostics report an issue or we do not see an issue with the EtreCheck report, then take the laptop to an Apple Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider to be examined since this behavior is not normal.

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